The potential future of Weona Park was unveiled Wednesday evening at the Park's community center with displays showing where new and/ or updated features would appear. This second possible scenario would have a multi-purpose field, dog park, sand volleyball courts, nature trails, tennis courts, bocce ball and quoit area, a new pool and no fire station. Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley.

Kern Honored For Community Service

On Saturday, State Representative Joe Emrick joined the East Bangor Volunteer Fire Company in recognizing Richard Kern for his 50 years of active service to the Slate Belt community. Joining him in this photo are Kirsten Esposito from Rep. Emrick's district office staff and Taylor Munoz, representing Pennsylvania State Senator. Mario Scavello (R-Northampton /Monroe).

Operators Help Save Thanksgiving Dinner

TODAYButterball’s Turkey Talk-Line has helped nearly 50 million panicked home cooks since 1981. The helpline was one of the country’s first toll-free consumer help lines and remains the most popular in the world of telephone cooking assistance. (Sorry, Sara Lee’s Pie Hotline.) Before the company’s “turkey experts” (of which there are 50, all based outside of Chicago) are set loose on the hotline, they go through their “freshman” training at Butterball University. It’s the first part of the company’s ongoing three-year-long training program where experts learn the company’s preferred methods for cooking a turkey (open-pan roasting), thawing a turkey (in the fridge, 24 hours per four pounds of meat), basting a turkey (overrated), and more. Most of the questions fielded by Butterball are what you'd expect (see below for the 5 most common questions!), like wondering when to start thawing your turkey—pop that baby in the refrigerator on Nov. 16, the company’s designated “Thaw Day”—and microwaving. “Every year we get calls about microwaving,” said Somers. “Maybe [the caller’s] oven is broken, or maybe they've fallen on hard times, and that might be their only option, so to be able to help somebody with that essential is awesome.” For microwaving, Somers says the method yields a surprisingly good bird, if you have a large enough microwave, and if you cA a browning sauce, that you brush over a few times during cooking to give it that golden appearance.”​ Questions about jacuzzi or pool thawing are surprisingly common, says Somers. (The answer is no, by the way, because while turkeys are wrapped pretty solidly, unintentionally marinating your Thanksgiving feast in chlorine doesn’t sound like a great plan.) And then things get weird. Specialists on both lines take some calls that are puzzling or just plain bizarre, like the man who called to ask if the oil from the chainsaw he used to cut his turkey (because why not?) would taint the meat. Callers often ask about substitutes for Butterball’s recommended vegetable oil rub, with many inquiring if they can slather on suntan oil. Your Banana Boat should not make its way onto your bird, but Mary Clingman, a 20-year Butterball veteran, did help one caller who was hosting guests from the Bahamas, craft an aluminum foil turkey bikini to get that sun-kissed glow. Another memorable call came last year when a young mother called Somers after making a startling realization. “While she had turned her back, her son had shoved Legos in the cavity of the turkey,” said Somers. “She asked if it was okay to eat. In that case, I wouldn’t do it. I don’t know what’s in that kind of plastic, turkeys cook a long time, and it’s a lot of heat.” As you’d expect, the people who staff holiday hotlines serve as therapists of sorts for harried home cooks. “It's a fun job because you really instill confidence in these these people and they're so thankful,” said Berthasavage. “When we interview for positions for the hotline we need to be really clear that they're not going to be doing a lot of hands-on baking. It’s what wecall visual baking—walking people through recipes and through their dilemma.” Carol Miller, a 30-year Butterball veteran, once took a call from a divorcée who was cooking a turkey for her third husband. The caller explained that Thanksgiving with her first husband was a disaster when she forgot to thaw the bird. With her second husband, the foil pan she was using bent and fell to the floor, taking the turkey with it. Now, for her third attempt, she was calling Butterball to ensure success every step of the way. Luckily for her, the third time was the charm.“When people aren’t so happy, we try and lift their spirits a little bit. It’s only Thanksgiving,” said Somers. “It’s about being thankful and about being with the people that you love, so by the end of most calls, we’ve been able to make people pretty happy.”

"BLESS THE BLUE" Program Humble Hearts for Hope a local non profit 501C3 since 2011 in Plainfield Twp. has implemented a NEW program "BLESS THE BLUE". We are accepting monetary donations and Wegman's gift cards at this time. Monetary donations will be used to help injured police officers with unforeseen medical expenses and hardships. Donations can be mailed or dropped off to HHFH, 929 Browntown Road, Nazareth, PA 18064. Donations are tax-deductible, based on your tax situation speak to your tax consultant for more details. We do provide donation receipts upon request.

Help Safe Harbor Easton Safe Harbor Easton needs your help! They are in need of meal providers for lunch for the following days: November 22nd, 24th, 27th and 29th. They ask that providers prepare a meat, a side and a dessert for 70 people. During the last week of the month they have up to 90 people a day for lunch.If you are unable to prepare a meal and would still like to help, you can donate money through the paypal link on their website. Safeharboreaston.com Safe Harbor Easton thanks you for your continuous support of the shelter!

​Lip-Sync Contest Members of the Bangor Area High School Chorus will have a Lip-Sync contest in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater tonight at 7:30 pm.​

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East Bangor UMC Christmas Bazaar The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar today from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Bazaar consists of handcrafted Christmas gifts and ornaments, hand-knitted items, estate jewelry, baked goods, jams & jellies. Sandwiches and homemade soup will be available all day Friday and Saturday only. A door prize drawing will be held on Saturday. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Call 610-588-4453 or visit: ebumc. org.

Family Night: Owl PowerFriday, November 17, 6:30-8:00 PMOwls are well known for their charismatic faces and eerie night time calls. How much do you really know about their amazing powers though? Bring your family along for a craft activity and screening of the PBS Nature Series film Owl Power. The film follows the lives of two Barn Owl chicks and will help us understand the adaptations that make owls the successful hunters that they are! Craft time starts at 6:30 PM and the movie starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Registration is required as supplies and seating are limited. You may preview the film online: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/owl-power/11628/​

​"Suburbia" to be Staged at NCC Northampton Community College (NCC) will present its production of Suburbia, by Eric Bogosian on November 17 – 21 at the Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Township. The play is about five young underachievers who spend their days and nights wasting their lives away, hanging out in parking lots and occasionally mentioning that they might want to make something of themselves…someday. On this particular night, they are visited by an old high school friend who has escaped their suburban town to become a pop star. Performance days and times are Friday, November 17, Saturday November 18, Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 at 3 p.m. Admission is free. Non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations to the Norman R. Roberts Theatre Scholarship fund would be welcome. Advance reservation is recommended. Call 610-861-5524 or e-mail NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu. ​

Volunteer Day Saturday, November 18, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM We hope you can join us for our last and biggest volunteer day of the season! We will be working on our riparian buffer restoration project in Henrys Woods! We need your help to plant shrubs and trees and repair the split rail fence protecting the buffer. Participants should dress for weather and bring work gloves if you have them. Bottled water and lunch will be provided. Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road,Nazareth. ​

5th Annual Holiday Toy Bingo The 5th Annual Holiday Toy Bingo at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap will be held on Saturday, November 18. Doors open at 11:00 am and Bingo starts at 1:00 pm. Tickets - $15.00 in advance or $20 at the door. Prizes include toys and gift cards for all ages. There are 45 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For more information call Jen at (908) 727-0090 or email hopeucc@hotmail.com.

​Mission of Love Holiday Dinner Come join Mission of Love on North Main Street, Bangor on Saturday, November 18th from 4pm-7pm, for their annual "Holiday Dinner". This event is FREE for the community! Please join them for turkey and all of the trimmings, desserts and beverages. There will also be some Spanish dishes to add to the mega meal. They also are looking for volunteers to help clean, set up, and serve food at the event. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Operation: Slate Belt Love. If you attend the event for even can not make it, please feel free to donate a non-perishable food item, as it is always needed to help someone!! PLEASE NOTE: this event is being hosted by Mission of Love. Operation: Slate Belt Love is proud to help support their efforts in making this dinner for the community a success!!

NCC Open House at Bethlehem Campus Prospective students of all ages are invited to learn about the many fields of study offered at NCC’s largest site, tour the campus, meet faculty members and mingle with current students on Saturday, November 18. Questions will be answered by staff in admissions, financial aid and career services. The tour begins at 10 a.m. in the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center on the Bethlehem Campus and lasts until 2 p.m.Prospective students, parents, high school dual-enroll students and community members are all welcome. For more information, or to register, go to http://northampton.edu/visit call 610-861-5500.

Family Bingo On Saturday, November 18 at 1:00 pm, bring the family for an afternoon of fun-filled Bingo at the Slate Belt YMCA. Light refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. A few tricky tray items will be available. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Visit the welcome center for more details and registration. All proceeds will benefit the School Age Program.

Pet & Family Photos with Santa Join us for our annual event to kick of the holiday season on Saturday, November 25 from 11 am to 4 pm at Sit, Stay "N Play, 1501 N. 5th St., Stroudsburg. Monroe Animal League and Melon's Gift join together in a great cause. Proceeds support "Project K9" for the Stroud Area Regional Police Department to help with the cost of a bulletproof vest for a police dog. MAL promotes spay/neuter and humane education as a way to control pet overpopulation, and thus relieves cruelty and suffering among animals. We believe this to be the best way to achieve a future with no more homeless animals. For more information, visit www.monroeanimals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775.

​Families First Holiday Bazaar Families First will be having a Holiday Bazaar and Vendor Craft Fair at the Wind Gap Middle School Gymnasium on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free Admission!!!! With over 25 Vendors a Basket Raffle and Concessions -All proceeds will benefit Families First’s Adopt-A- Family/Giving Tree. Families First is non-profit in the Pen Argyl Area School District that provides support to families and individuals in need, through a variety of means, since June 6, 2002. For additional information, about Families First, volunteering or to contribute, pleasecall the Director of Families First, Frank Jones, at 610-863- 3688 or visit our websitewww.penargylfamiliesfirst.org.​

BHS Choirs Winter ConcertBangor Area High School choirs will hold their winter concert Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Performing Ensembles will be the Concert Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Choir.

East Bangor Park Tree LightingEast Bangor Park will hold its second annual tree lighting on Saturday, December 9th. The festivities start at 6:30pm; Santa arrives at 7:00pm and there will be caroling, cookies and hot chocolate.

BHS Band Winter Concert Bangor Area High School bands will winter concert will be held on Friday, December 15 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December15 to share in the holiday joy! For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com​

THIS DAY IN HISTORY - November 17

Elizabethan Age begins 1558

Queen Mary I, the monarch of England and Ireland since 1553, dies and is succeeded by her 25-year-old half-sister, Elizabeth. The two half-sisters, both daughters of King Henry VIII, had a stormy relationship during Mary’s five-year reign. Mary, who was brought up as a Catholic, enacted pro-Catholic legislation and made efforts to restore the pope to supremacy in England. A Protestant rebellion ensued, and Queen Mary imprisoned Elizabeth, a Protestant, in the Tower of London on suspicion of complicity. After Mary’s death, Elizabeth survived several Catholic plots against her; though her ascension was greeted with approval by most of England’s lords, who were largely Protestant and hoped for greater religious tolerance under a Protestant queen. Under the early guidance of Secretary of State Sir William Cecil, Elizabeth repealed Mary’s pro-Catholic legislation, established a permanent Protestant Church of England, and encouraged the Calvinist reformers in Scotland. In foreign affairs, Elizabeth practiced a policy of strengthening England’s Protestant allies and dividing her foes. Elizabeth was opposed by the pope, who refused to recognize her legitimacy, and by Spain, a Catholic nation that was at the height of its power. In 1588, English-Spanish rivalry led to an abortive Spanish invasion of England in which the Spanish Armada, the greatest naval force in the world at the time, was destroyed by storms and a determined English navy.

Bangor Lions Club Meat Stick Sale Support the Bangor Lions Club by ordering meat sticks from "Country Meats". These delicious meat sticks come in a variety of flavors and are only $1 per stick. These would make great stocking stuffers for Christmas. Check out the flavors available and print out your order form from the photos in this post. All orders should be filled out and mailed to Lions Club Bangor c/o Letitia Shiner at 127 South 3rd St. Bangor Pa 18013. Checks or money orders can be made out to the Bangor Lions Club. ***All orders need to be received by November 25th.*** Orders will be ready for pick up in December. Pick up location and time have yet to be determined. Please check back for updates.​

Mt. Bethel Comic Book Show A comic book show will be held in Mount Bethel on Sunday, November 19, 10am to 4pm, featuring vendors, artists, writers and costume groups. They are looking for crafters with items related to comics, science fiction, steampunk. Mount Bethel Fire Hall, 2341 North Delaware Drive (Hwy. 611). More information, http://www.jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com or 609-242-7756.

Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations​ First United Methodist Church, 55 N. 3rd St., Bangor and their Thrift Store at 38 Broadway, Bangor have been designated drop off locations for Toys for Tots. The are currently accepting donations through December. Toys must be unwrapped and new. ​​

BASD Wellness Walking Programs ​ The Bangor Area School District Wellness Committee wants to extend an invitation to the families in our school community to participate in the following healthy activities throughout the school year. These are programs that the faculty eagerly awaits and competes in each year. Project Zero: November 20-January 2, 2018: The goal of this program is to maintain your weight throughout the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Eat in moderation and exercise to break even! 10,000 Steps: April 2, 2018- May 2, 2018: This is not a team walk rather it is an individual walking program where you find the average of your daily steps and set a personal goal to increase the steps each day. Strive to achieve 10,000 steps a day! To find the average; record your steps for any 3 days and divide the total by 3 and that will give you an average of steps walked per day) Here you can find a way to compete among family members, friend groups, or with neighbors. Be creative in the rewards or prizes! Look for more information on the Bangor Area School District web page under the wellness link or email them at wellness@bangorsd.org

Pen Argyl Park Yoga: Mondays and Thursdays at the Weona Park Community Center at 6 P.M. Please contact Janelle Connolly at 484-707-5961 or http://www.namastefit.org Weona Park community center building. All levels welcome. Beginners encouraged to attend. Class fee will be $10 Please bring a mat, towel and small blanket. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start. Dress in clothing that you can easily move in and feel comfortable in. Recommend dressing in light layers

Friends of the Bangor Public Library Events The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:​​​​​

December 2nd: Breakfast w/ Santa @ The Bee Hive Community Center

The Friends meet the 3rd Thursday of each month @ 7:00 PM at the Library. New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615

Totts Gap Arts Events Schedule

December 10Community Open House​

Heritage Center Calendar of Events

Slate Belt Heritage Center Calendar of Events for 2017​​​​​​

Sunday, December 10, 2 PM- “The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest”-Master of Ceremonies, Marc Blau will host a trivia game for teams of four or make your own team or just show up and join in another team. Prizes for the winners.

Sunday, January 14, 2 PM- TBA

Sunday, February 11, 2 PM- TBA

Sunday, March 11, 2 PM- “The Life of Blaine Reimel” – James Paynter relates the life of the Slate Belt’s first fatality in World War II.

Thursday, April 12th, 7 PM – TBA

Thursday, May 10, 7 PM – “Memories of the Slate Belt” presented by former Bangor resident and graduate of the class of 1964, David Blau.

Thursday, June 21, 7 PM – “Annual Preservation Awards”.

Thursday, July 12, 7 PM – “Restoration of the Slate Hoists” – Mike Piersa will conduct an outdoor presentation of the manufacturing and operation of the restored Flory slate hoists which now reside in Bethel Park.

Thursday, August, 9, 7 PM- TBA

Thursday, September 13, 7 PM- TBA

Thursday, October 11, 7 PM- “Haunted Heritage Program”.

Thursday, November 8, 7 PM- “World War I Veterans”- presented by William Casamassima.

Civil Air Patrol Meets Every Monday The Civil Air Patrol 807th Braden Squadron meets every Monday Night from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bangor VFW or Braden Airpark, Easton Call for meeting location on given night: 610-588-1459 http://cap807.com/​

​ Letters To The Homefront Book Orders Letters to Homefront: “A Love Story Between a Community and its World War II Soldiers” is now in its second printing stage. The Slate Belt Heritage Center is now receiving orders for the books. Those interested in making a purchase can send a check for $40.00 to the Center @ 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA w/Att: Homefront Book. Distribution will be on Saturday, December 2nd from 9 -Noon. (just in time for Christmas presents). For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661​

​DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Going out of Town?

Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and we'll do frequent drive-bys to ensure that you home is watched. Follow the link below, hover over the "Contact Us" tab and fill out a vacation /Residence Check Request. Officers will swing by your house and check it out for you. Safe travels... http://slatebeltpd.com/

Musical Instrument Collection Drive

﻿ The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. They will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming! Your donations may be tax deductible. Visit slateralums.com for more information.

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November 13 to 17

​Bangor Curbside Leaf Pickup Bangor Borough curbside leaf collection runs weekdays from November 6-21. Please place loose leaves at the edge of your property or along the curb, keeping leaves in piles and out of the driving lane. Remember that only leaves are accepted and piles containing dog waste, bagged leaves, stones, grass, branches or other debris will not be picked up. Residents will be required to provide alternate means of disposal for piles containing items other than leaves.​

November 17

East Bangor UMC Christmas Bazaar The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Also, from Monday thru Thursday (14th-16th) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. there will be a sale of "White Elephants Only". The Bazaar consists of handcrafted Christmas gifts and ornaments, hand-knitted items, estate jewelry, baked goods, jams & jellies. Sandwiches and homemade soup will be available all day Friday and Saturday only. A door prize drawing will be held on Saturday. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Call 610-588-4453 or visit: ebumc. org.

Family Night: Owl PowerFriday, November 17, 6:30-8:00 PMOwls are well known for their charismatic faces and eerie night time calls. How much do you really know about their amazing powers though? Bring your family along for a craft activity and screening of the PBS Nature Series film Owl Power. The film follows the lives of two Barn Owl chicks and will help us understand the adaptations that make owls the successful hunters that they are! Craft time starts at 6:30 PM and the movie starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Registration is required as supplies and seating are limited. You may preview the film online: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/owl-power/11628/

Lip-Sync Contest Members of the Bangor Area High School Chorus will have a Lip-Sync contest in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater on November 17 at 7:30 pm.​

November 17 - 21​"Suburbia" to be Staged at NCC Northampton Community College (NCC) will present its production of Suburbia, by Eric Bogosian on November 17 – 21 at the Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Township. The play is about five young underachievers who spend their days and nights wasting their lives away, hanging out in parking lots and occasionally mentioning that they might want to make something of themselves…someday. On this particular night, they are visited by an old high school friend who has escaped their suburban town to become a pop star. Performance days and times are Friday, November 17, Saturday November 18, Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 at 3 p.m. Admission is free. Non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations to the Norman R. Roberts Theatre Scholarship fund would be welcome. Advance reservation is recommended. Call 610-861-5524 or e-mail NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu. ​

November 18

Volunteer Day Saturday, November 18, 10:00 AM-3:00 PMWe hope you can join us for our last and biggest volunteer day of the season! We will be working on our riparian buffer restoration project in Henrys Woods! We need your help to plant shrubs and trees and repair the split rail fence protecting the buffer. Participants should dress for weather and bring work gloves if you have them. Bottled water and lunch will be provided. Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road,Nazareth. ​

5th Annual Holiday Toy Bingo The 5th Annual Holiday Toy Bingo at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap will be held on Saturday, November 18. Doors open at 11:00 am and Bingo starts at 1:00 pm. Tickets - $15.00 in advance or $20 at the door. Prizes include toys and gift cards for all ages. There are 45 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For more information call Jen at (908) 727-0090 or email hopeucc@hotmail.com.

​Mission of Love Holiday Dinner Come join Mission of Love on North Main Street, Bangor on Saturday, November 18th from 4pm-7pm, for their annual "Holiday Dinner". This event is FREE for the community! Please join them for turkey and all of the trimmings, desserts and beverages. There will also be some Spanish dishes to add to the mega meal. They also are looking for volunteers to help clean, set up, and serve food at the event. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Operation: Slate Belt Love. If you attend the event for even can not make it, please feel free to donate a non-perishable food item, as it is always needed to help someone!! PLEASE NOTE: this event is being hosted by Mission of Love. Operation: Slate Belt Love is proud to help support their efforts in making this dinner for the community a success!!

NCC Open House at Bethlehem Campus Prospective students of all ages are invited to learn about the many fields of study offered at NCC’s largest site, tour the campus, meet faculty members and mingle with current students on Saturday, November 18. Questions will be answered by staff in admissions, financial aid and career services. The tour begins at 10 a.m. in the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center on the Bethlehem Campus and lasts until 2 p.m.Prospective students, parents, high school dual-enroll students and community members are all welcome. For more information, or to register, go to http://northampton.edu/visit call 610-861-5500.

Family Bingo On Saturday, November 18 at 1:00 pm, bring the family for an afternoon of fun-filled Bingo at the Slate Belt YMCA. Light refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. A few tricky tray items will be available. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Visit the welcome center for more details and registration. All proceeds will benefit the School Age Program.​

November 19

Mt. Bethel Comic Book Show A comic book show will be held in Mount Bethel on Sunday, November 19, 10am to 4pm, featuring vendors, artists, writers and costume groups. They are looking for crafters with items related to comics, science fiction, steampunk. Mount Bethel Fire Hall, 2341 North Delaware Drive (Hwy. 611). More information, http://www.jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com or 609-242-7756.

Bangor Curbside Leaf Pickup Bangor Borough curbside leaf collection runs weekdays from November 6-21. Please place loose leaves at the edge of your property or along the curb, keeping leaves in piles and out of the driving lane. Remember that only leaves are accepted and piles containing dog waste, bagged leaves, stones, grass, branches or other debris will not be picked up. Residents will be required to provide alternate means of disposal for piles containing items other than leaves.​

November 21​

Medicare Questions? The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs until Saturday, Dec. 2. Dolores Miller from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging will be in Rep. Joe Emrick's Mt. Bethel district office from 1-3 p.m. to answer your Medicare questions. The office is located at2165 Mt. Bethel Highway. If this week doesn't fit your schedule, Dolores will be in the office every Tuesday during open enrollment from 1-3 p.m. ​​

​Disney Song Night A Disney Song Night will be held at the Bangor Area High School M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theatere on November 21 at 7:00 pm. Members of the chorus will sing Disney Movie songs.​

November 22

Hartzell Performing at the ElksKara Hartzell will be performing at the Bangor Elks Thanksgiving Eve Wedensday, November 22 from 8-11pm.

November 24

Fundraiser for Trooper Kelly

Come out and dine with Buffalo Wild Wings in Easton, November 24 from 11:00am to 2:00an November 25 to support Trooper Kelly. Dining proceeds will be used toward assisting Kelly and his family in their time of need. Donation bin(s) will also be available for general or corporate donations on site. ​ This is good from 11am thru 2am so when you are out shopping throughout the day on Black Friday please consider stopping or if you just need a break and a drink it all helps! A portion of your meal proceeds will benefit our "Bless The Blue" newest program meant to assist our local Law Enforcement Officers, ​

Pocono Arts Holiday Store The Pocono Arts Council will host its annual Holiday Store in The ARTSPACE Gallery located at 18 N. 7th Street in Stroudsburg. The popular art gift shop will be open throughout the holiday season, beginning Friday, November 24, 2017 through Friday, January 5, 2018. Participation to sell artwork and handcrafted items is open to all Pocono Arts Council members. Membership is an affordable $39 per year for individuals or $29 for seniors. Member artists who would like to be featured in the Holiday Store must submit an application by the deadline on Friday, November 10, 2017. Space is reserved on a first come, first served basis with payment. The Holiday Store application is available online at www.poconoarts.org under the ARTSPACE Gallery tab/Exhibitions or it may be picked up in the gallery. Artists must arrange to have their art delivered to the gallery and hung/displayed on Monday, November 20 or Tuesday, November 21 from 10AM-3PM. The PoconoArts staff will manage the store 10AM-4PM, Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours handled by volunteers. Fees for participation are:

$30 for artists who volunteer a minimum 4-hour shift (with 20% commission to PoconoArts); or

$40 for artists who do not volunteer (25% commission to PoconoArts)

With a healthy staff of volunteers, the store can remain open and result in more sales. A special reception and member discount night will be held Thursday, November 30 from 5-7 PM. If you have any questions, please call the PoconoArts office at 570-476-4460 or email info@poconoarts.org. The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Luzerne, and Lackawanna counties. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education - “Culture Builds Community.” For further information visit www.poconoarts.org or call 570-476-4460.

Pet & Family Photos with SantaJoin us for our annual event to kick of the holiday season on Saturday, November 25 from 11 am to 4 pm at Sit, Stay "N Play, 1501 N. 5th St., Stroudsburg. Monroe Animal League and Melon's Gift join together in a great cause. Proceeds support "Project K9" for the Stroud Area Regional Police Department to help with the cost of a bulletproof vest for a police dog. MAL promotes spay/neuter and humane education as a way to control pet overpopulation, and thus relieves cruelty and suffering among animals. We believe this to be the best way to achieve a future with no more homeless animals. For more information, visit www.monroeanimals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775.

​29th Annual Craft Show at Mt. Bethel Fire Co.Mt. Bethel Fire Co. Ladies' Auxillary will hold its 29th Annual Craft Show on Saturday, November 25 from 9 am to 3 pm. Two rooms will be filled with over 100 crafters. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch with take out available. There will be a bake sale table. Admission is free door prizes will be given away.

Christmas Tree Sale​ The annual Christmas tree sale at Rescue Fire Co. begins November 25. Come to the fire house on Route 191 and meet Santa from 6-8pm. Free stuffed animal for the first 50 kids. Pres-school kids can enter to win a free Christmas Tree. Bring a home-made family ornament to decorate their tree.

Medicare Questions? The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs until Saturday, Dec. 2. Dolores Miller from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging will be in Rep. Joe Emrick's Mt. Bethel district office from 1-3 p.m. to answer your Medicare questions. The office is located at2165 Mt. Bethel Highway. If this week doesn't fit your schedule, Dolores will be in the office every Tuesday during open enrollment from 1-3 p.m.

PPA Awards The Pocono Arts Council will present the 2017 PPA Awards in the ARTSPACE Gallery at the Pocono Arts Council, 18 N. 7th Street, STROUDSBURG at 6:00 pm.​

December 2

Toys for Tots Toy Drive Event Enjoy a magical afternoon Saturday December 2 from 1-4pm at Plainfield Fire Co, and help our U.S. Marines deliver Christmas to children in need throughout Northampton County. Santa will arrive by helicopter at 1:00 compliments of Mr. Nolan Perin, Chesty, the Marine Bulldog Mascot will arrive on Margaret the Pink Fire Truck & they will be escorted by Local police & fire departments. Meet the true heroes of Christmas, the U.S. Marines, and thank them for their service. FREE 4x6 photos in the Rockin' photo booth with Santa! Christmas Music by Dice Productionz, interactive Lionel Train Display, huge Lego Display, Make your own Santa Snacks by Ignite Fitness, Magical Reindeer Food Buffet by Miss Rose's Preschool, decorate your own cookie & Santa key chain craft by Bangor Daycare, Hot Chocolate Station by the Girl Scouts, Activity by Slate Belt YMCA, activity by Waste Management, Gifts from Santa, Vendors & MORE. Please bring with you a donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child 0-12 years of age! Portland Lodge No. 311 is proud to host & organize this event!

Night of Light Night of Light Hosted by Luke William Hahn Foundation will be held Saturday, December 2 at 7 PM at Grace United Methodist Church 404 E Mountain Ave, Pen Argyl. Join them as they remember those we have lost with a ceremonial candle lighting, inspirational speakers and heartwarming music. This non-denominational event is open to children and adults of all ages, and there is no cost to attend. While registration is not required, it is appreciated.To RSVP email lukehahnfoundation@gmail.com.

Relay for Life Fundraiser at BloomJoin us on December 2nd @ 6pm for our annual Lehigh Valley East "Relay for Life" joint fundraiser @ Bloom! We will be painting this popular holiday ornament pallet in the color of your choice! Space is limited so sign up early! this event is opened to the public. Register below to reserve your space!

Jamie Kent at Nazareth Center For the Arts Jamie Kent and his band will play songs from the new record at the Nazareth Center For the Arts. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Matthew Szlachetka opens the night, previewing songs from his own upcoming record, "Heart of My Hometown". Tickets are $25 and available in advance at: NazarethArts.Org. ​

Breakfast with Santa Slate Belt Rotary invites you to join them on Saturday, December 2 at 9:00 am at Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill in Wind Gap. Their Sixth annual breakfast with Santa benefitsCoats for Kids. Give the gift of warmth for kids whose families cannot afford winter coats. In addition, each year we feed over 80 kids for free.

27th Annual Old Time Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 27 th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 2, 3 and December 9, 10 with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their 5th annual “Pancake Breakfast with Santa’. The event will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon at the Bee Hive Community Center, 197 Penna. Ave., Bangor, PA. There will be a visit with Santa, in addition to crafts, photos and more. Tickets are on sale at the library and will also be available at the door. Price is Adults: $5.00, Children (ages 2 years – 10 years): $3.00. Children ages 1 and under are free. All proceeds benefit the Bangor Public Library. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer at 484-894- 5661.

Victorian Christmas Tea Trinity Lutheran Church will hold it's annual Victorian Christmas Tea on December 2 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $7.00 each and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Bring your daughters, granddaughters, sisters, nieces and friends for an afternoon of fun. Everyone who wears a fancy hat to the tea will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. Call the church office at 610-588-2023 to reserve your tickets.

Families First Holiday Bazaar Families First will be having a Holiday Bazaar and Vendor Craft Fair at the Wind Gap Middle School Gymnasium on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free Admission!!!! With over 25 Vendors a Basket Raffle and Concessions - All proceeds will benefit Families First’s Adopt-A- Family/Giving Tree. Families First is non-profit in the Pen Argyl Area School District that provides support to families and individuals in need, through a variety of means, since June 6, 2002. For additional information, about Families First, volunteering or to contribute, please call the Director of Families First, Frank Jones, at 610-863- 3688 or visit their website www.penargylfamiliesfirst.org.

Hope UCC Christmas Bazaar Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap will host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 2, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There will be crafters, vendors, food and a tricky tray. Proceeds will go to Partners for a New Beginning.

December 3​

Intermediate Watercolor ClassPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg​Instructor Iraina Caramelli1-4pm Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85

27th Annual Old Time Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 27 th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 2, 3 and December 9, 10 with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m.​​​

December 5​

Drawing WorkshopPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg6:30-8:30pmNever taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75

BHS Choirs Winter Concert Bangor Area High School choirs will hold their winter concert Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Performing Ensembles will be the Concert Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Choir.​​

December 6​

Wendy’s fundraiser Come out to Wendy's in Wind Gap on December 6th between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. Wendy's will be donating 10% of the sales to Blue Mountain Community Library.

Wednesday Evening Painting WorkshopPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)Instructor John McAllister6:30-8:30pm All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.Tuition: $10.00 ​ ​

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December 7​

Oil Painting ClassPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., StroudsburgInstructor John McAllister6:30-8:30pm This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75

Holiday Card Workshop-Art of Linoleum PrintingPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg.Instructor Iraina CaramelliOne Day, December 7, Thursday1-3pm Linoleum printing dates very far back in art history and involves carving an image into linoleum. From this stage you can print and reproduce many times. In this workshop each participant will create 5 cards, however, you can then create many more cards at home.REGISTRATION CUTOFF DATE IS NOVEMBER 20, 2017MATERIALS FEE: $10.00Tuition:Member $15/Non-Member $20

​Breakfast With Santa At FUMC The First United Methodist Church, 55 N. 3rd St, Bangor will host a "Breakfast and Photos with Santa" on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00 am to 12:00. Free for everyone! In addition to a hot breakfast and pictures with Santa, kids will also have the opportunity to bake homemade Christmas cookies, enjoy crafts and play games. Register online https://firstumcbangor.ticketleap.com/santa/

27th Annual Old Time Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 27th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 9, 10 with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m.

2nd Ward Children's Christmas Party The 2nd Ward volunteer fire company at 517 S. Northampton St. Bangor, PA is having its annual children's Christmas party on December 9th at 1 PM at the firehouse. The children and grandchildren of 2nd Ward residents 12 years of age and younger are welcome to attend. Please contact Cheryl at 610-588-4213, Lisa at 610-599-7993, or Missy at 610-588-6344 with age, sex, and name of children by December 1st. Santa will be arriving by fire truck.

East Bangor Park Tree LightingEast Bangor Park will hold its second annual tree lighting on Saturday, December 9th. The festivities start at 6:30pm; Santa arrivs at 7:00pm and there will be caroling, cookies and hot chocolate.​​

December 10​

27th Annual Old Time Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 27th annual Old Time Christmas event on today with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m.​​Intermediate Watercolor ClassPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., StroudsburgInstructor Iraina Caramelli1-4pm Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85

​Community Open House Community Open House Hosted by Totts Gap Arts will be held Sunday, December 10 at 12 PM - 4 PM at 1494 Totts Gap Rd, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013What better way to reflect on the accomplishments of the year, than with Totts Gap Annual Community Open House? Join them at Totts Gap Arts and see the last dance showcase of the year, and enjoy art created by our students. Light refreshments will be served, so plan on spending the afternoon with us, and get ready for another year! Free Admission. Kid Friendly.

​Breakfast with Santa An All-You-Can-Eat Pancake breakfast with Santa will be held at the Washington Twp Fire Co. 920 Washington Blvd, BangorSunday December 10 from 8-Noon. Tickets are $7.00 and available at the door, Age 3 and under free. Photos with Santa available to purchase. All sales are final. No refunds. ​

December 12​

Drawing WorkshopPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg6:30-8:30pmNever taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75

​Christmas Luncheon Celebration Bloom will hold a Christmas luncheon celebration on Tuesday, December 12 at 12 noon. The event will be held at Tuscarora Inn and Conference, 3300 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA. Handcrafted gifts will be available for purchase from 11:30 am to noon and again after lunch. There will be an artist's auction and stories from survivors. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online at bloombangor.org. All proceeds support Bloom, a 2 year restorative community for women overcoming addiction, trauma and trafficking. For more information, contact Andrea at 917-232-5869.​

December 13​

Wednesday Evening Painting WorkshopPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)Instructor John McAllister6:30-8:30pm All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.Tuition: $10.00​

December 14​

Oil Painting ClassPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg​Instructor John McAllister6:30-8:30pm This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75

Milk and Cookies with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus Pen Argyl’s Family Dental Care Office, Dr. Gary Williams, DMD & Staff, will host Santa & Mrs. Claus on Thursday, December 14th, 2017 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at their office, 225 South Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl.Miss Rose’s Preschool in West Bangor will provide some lively Holiday musical selections at 5:15pm in the Dental Office Reception Room area. The Lunch Room, on South Robinson Avenue, will have some amazing Christmas refreshments for all who attend! Dr. Williams had proudly organized and provided “Christmas on South Robinson” for many years, and most recently, all of the above groups participated in “Christmas in a Small Town” in Pen Argyl. This year, they are all back at the dental office location providing this fun activity for all the Slate Belt families. They hope to provide an intimate setting where each child in attendance will have an unrushed visit with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, and receive a little gift. There will be a Food Barrel for contributions of non-perishable foods to help the area food banks during the busy holiday season. Everyone should be sure to bring a camera for beautiful photo opportunities during the festivities!

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December 15​

BHS Band Winter Concert Bangor Area High School bands will winter concert will be held on Friday, December 15 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December15 to share in the holiday joy! For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com​

December 16​

National Free Throw Contest​ Bangor Lodge #1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is pleased to announce the Elks National Hoop Shoot to be held beginning at 1:00 PM on Saturday December 16, 2017 at the Washington Elementary School, 381 Washington Blvd, Bangor, PA. This Free Throw Contest is open to boys and girls ages 8 through 13 and is free to all contestants. Registration will be open beginning at noon on December 16, 2017 at the school gymnasium. Beginning at the local level, winning contestants will advance through District, State, Regional, and National competitions. The Elks helps sponsor contestants and their families at every level of competition. One boy and one girl from each division will win a national title at the National Finals and have their names inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Two National Champions will receive the Getty Powell Award for most baskets made during the National Finals. The Elks National Hoop Shoot Program, sponsored by the Elks National Foundation, provides a character-building, competitive experience for all contestants. Contestants learn about the importance of respect and good sportsmanship. The Bangor Lodge is a proud sponsor of this annual local event. Winners of this local event will represent our Lodge at the District Free throw competition, also being held at Washington Elementary on February 3, 2018. ​

​Breakfast with Santa in Roseto Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 is Roseto will be sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 16th from 9-11am at the Roseto Municipal Building. The event is open to all children from Roseto borough as well as children and grandchildren of current Fire Co. members. Cost is FREE for those under 10. Adults and children 10 and over, the cost is $8. Please call 610-588-0597 or email kidsparty@columbiafireco.org for reservations.​

December 16 & 17​

Santa Gift Delivery Mt. Bethel and North Bangor Volunteer Fire Companies will deliver gifts from Santa to your children on Saturday, December 16th from 4-7pm and Sunday, December 17th from 1-4pm. For a $10 donation, Upper Mount Bethel resident can have a pre-wrapped gift delivered to their home by Santa on a Fire Truck. Residents who want to participate can sent their donation (make checks payable Mount Bethel Fire Company) along with their name, address, phone number, email, children's name(s) and ages and the date you'd like delivery to Fire Chief Chris Finan, Attn.: Santa Delivery, 48 Shawnee Drive, Mount Bethel, PA 18343 not later than December 1st. If you'd like to participate but need payment assistance, you can contact Township Board Chairman John Birmignham at johnabermingham@aol.com. All pre-wrapped gifts must be dropped off at Mount Bethel Fire House, 2341 North Delaware Drive, on Friday, December 8th from 5-8pm or Saturday, December 9th from 9am-12pm. If you have any questions, please call Chris Finan at 570-807-7495 or Nancy Finan at 570-807-8160 You can also send an email to MBFC1750@ptd.net re: Santa Delivery.​

December 17​

Intermediate Watercolor ClassPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., StroudsburgInstructor Iraina Caramelli1-4pm Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85

December 19​

Drawing WorkshopPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg6:30-8:30pmNever taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75​​

December 20​

Wednesday Evening Painting WorkshopPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)Instructor John McAllister6:30-8:30pm All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.Tuition: $10.00​

December 21​

Oil Painting ClassPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg​Instructor John McAllister6:30-8:30pm This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75​​

December 22​

PAHS to Hold "Senior Day" The Class of 2020 at Pen Argyl Area High School will hold a "Senior Day" on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Doors will open at 8:15.Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. We will be serving a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizens of thePen Argyl Area School District. Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible. All reservations must be made no later than December 15 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1.​

December 26​

Drawing WorkshopPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg6:30-8:30pmNever taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75​​

December 27​

Wednesday Evening Painting WorkshopPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)Instructor John McAllister6:30-8:30pm All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.Tuition: $10.00​

December 28​

Oil Painting ClassPocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg​Instructor John McAllister6:30-8:30pm This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.MATERIALS LISTTuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75​​

​December 30​

Basketball Clinic​ The Pen Argyl Lady Knights will be hosting a basketball clinic on Dec 30 at Wind Gap Middle School- 9-11AM- open to all girls and boys grades 3-6. Cost will be $15. Hope to see you there! #TraditionStartsNow​

January 27

Irish Tin Whistle Workshop BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem. Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle. The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop. For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.​​

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